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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 21 MIN

Ep 93: The Martyr Trap: Why Doing It All Yourself Is Killing Your Practice (and What to Do Instead)

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Todd worked every second Saturday for a decade because he believed the team wouldn't without him. When he stopped, nothing changed. Sachin still calls martyrdom a daily battle.This is one of the most honest conversations they've had about the patterns that keep owners stuck, burnt out, and resentful, even when the Practice looks fine from the outside.What you'll get from this episode:How martyrdom shows up in everyday clinic habits without you realisingWhy "if it's to be, it's up to me" becomes the thing that holds you backThe false belief that cost Todd ten years of Saturdays with his familyWhy Todd and Sachin say no to some owners who want to join Project XAn owner who broke down when asked a simple question about holidaysThe three-hour weekly shift that starts to break the patternResources mentioned:Episode 73: If It All Falls Apart Without You, That's Not a Team. It's a TrapEpisode 69: The 60-Consult Myth: Work Smarter, Not Harder In Your ClinicConnect with Todd: LinkedInConnect with Sachin: LinkedIn.....P.S. Whenever you're ready, here are three ways we can help you grow your General Practice without burning out:1. Get the Blueprint: Watch the free Practice Success Blueprint Training, the proven roadmap Owners use to grow profit, reclaim time, build trusted teams, and protect legacy. Watch Training Now2. Sharpen Your Skills: Join one of our regular live workshops. Practical, proven tactics for recruitment, team performance, and profit tailored to Owners juggling it all. Click to Register3. Ask Your Toughest Practice Question: Post your toughest Practice question in the SGPO Facebook Group and get answers from us + 1,000 Owners who 'get it.' Click here

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